(FDOT) 511 Traveler Information System-The Florida Department of Transportation
Information offered includes:
- Accidents
- Commuter Travel Times
- Congestion
- Construction
- Lane Closures
- Severe Weather Affecting Traffic
Information offered includes:
This agency helps seniors, 60 years and older, who live in Florida. They provide a range of programs and services to the elderly in need. Please call 850.494.7100 or visit website for more information.
The Arc of the Emerald Coast helps citizens of all ages with cognitive, intellectual, and development disabilities, and their families. They offer the following programs and services:
EC Rider is a public bus service for Okaloosa County. They offer low-cost bus rides. Elderly and disabled riders are may get a reduced cost. Please call 850.833.9168 or visit website for more information.
EC Rider offers Dial-A-Ride paratransit (door to door) service. It is for people who cannot use the public bus. To use this service you must complete an application. Applications are normally processed in 3-5 working days if all information is provided. A representative from EC Rider will call you once they have reviewed your application. Please call 850.833.9168 or visit website for more information.
National Kidney Foundation is a not-for-profit agency. They offer the Direct Aid program to help those with kidney and urinary tract diseases. Please call 800.927.9659 or visit website for more information.
Grant Assistance includes:
Lucha is for those dealing with domestic violence and human trafficking. There is free legal help for immigrants. You can get healthcare and mental health counseling. They can help with housing, school, and jobs. They help with banking, taxes, and earning a driver's license. See the website to learn more.
Call 305.573.1106 ext. 1400 or email luchainfo@aijustice.org for help.
This agency provides driver license services. They can help with drive licenses, ID cards, and car registration. They can also help with disabled parking permits. Please call 850.651.7300 or visit website for more information.
Bridgeway Center offers a DUI Program. This program helps offenders get a second chance. They can help with meeting court-ordered requirements. They promote the safety of all drivers on the road. Please call 850. 200.0130 or visit website for more information.
The FDOT runs the Safe Mobility for Life Program. One service they offer is called Find a Ride Florida. It offers seniors access to local medical and non-medical transportation options. This is to help make sure they can remain independent within their communities. Find a ride does not offer any services. The program just helps people find transportation providers in their area. Please call or visit the website for more information.